Top picks at the Moonlight Cake House

Moonlight Cake House certainly knows how to brighten up a neighbourhood. Its exterior is reminiscent of bakeries in Europe, with earthy walls that swiftly conjure up an air of warmth and large...

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Bolivia touts llama as healthy alternative to beef

Danish chef Kamilla Seidler is carefully preparing steak tartare at Gustu, an upscale restaurant in the Bolivian capital La Paz. But instead of the usual beef, she is making it with llama meat,...

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Most calories in US diets come from ‘ultra-processed’ food

New research published this week in the journal BMJ Open has found that more than half of the calories in the US diet come from "ultra-processed" foods. Ultra-processed foods are foods made of...

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Michelin to launch restaurant guide for Seoul

Michelin has announced plans to launch its first restaurant guide for Seoul, South Korea, as part of its ongoing expansion into Asia. To be released in the second half of this year, the 27th...

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Top 3 cendols to cool down with in KL and PJ

Can't stand Malaysia's sizzling hot tropical days? Neither can we, so we hunted down three cendol places around town to cool off and indulge in our love for sweets. A cold dessert or drink...

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Tibet’s first KFC opens for business

US fast food giant KFC has opened its first restaurant in Tibet, the venue's property manager said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the chain's first attempt to establish a foothold ended...

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Must-visit Puchong tai chow restaurants

There’s a myriad of Chinese food set-ups in the local dining scene – from glutton streets to glitzy banquet halls – but most Malaysians gladly embrace the humble tai chow for its laidback and...

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Italy seeks Unesco recognition for Neapolitan pizza

Italy on Friday put forward the Neapolitan pizza as a candidate for inclusion in Unesco's cultural heritage list for next year. The national commission for Unesco said in a statement it had...

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Starbucks to open in South Africa

Starbucks coffee chain will open its first two cafes in South Africa in April, the company announced on Thursday, marking its entry into sub-Saharan Africa. The coffee shops will be located in...

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Restaurant newly minted as Asia’s best to close in 2020

Fresh off of being named the best restaurant in Asia for the second year in a row this week, chef Gaggan Anand has announced plans to close his gourmet Indian restaurant in Bangkok in 2020. It...

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What to eat at The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City KL

If Mid Valley Megamall fails to satisfy your hunger, just make the short strop to The Gardens Mall. Hiding among the seven floors of The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur’s Mid Valley City are various...

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From street food to fine dining in Lagos

An ambitious restaurant in Lagos is setting out to elevate Nigerian street food staples to fine dining, tapping into a growing hunger in the city for upscale West African food. Classic West...

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Restaurants get temporary reprieve in New York salt war

A New York court on Monday temporarily stopped the city from issuing fines to chain restaurants that don't specifically label very salty items on their menus. New York is the first US city to...

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Fine-dining Indian restaurant Gaggan is Asia’s best restaurant again

Bangkok’s fine dining Indian restaurant, Gaggan, retained its top spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list as revealed at the awards ceremony at the W Hotel in Thailand's capital city last...

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Starbucks to face its ultimate test with first store in Italy

Starbucks has announced plans to go where few multinational coffee chains have gone before: Italy. It's the final frontier for the American coffee giant and a move that will be eyed with...

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Will an Indian restaurant in Bangkok retain its title as Asia’s best?

On Monday night, chefs and restaurateurs across Asia will find out who among them has been voted the best restaurant in Asia. At a gala ceremony in Bangkok, the best chefs across the continent...

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Big Breakfasts to drool over in KL and PJ

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – which is why you should be able to have a big one at any time of the day. Whether it’s thick slices of charcoal bread, lamb sausages, or...

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Bugs are recipe for success for French pasta maker

An artisanal pasta-maker in northeastern France is struggling to meet demand after adding a crunchy, protein-rich ingredient to the noodles: insects. "The name of the ingredient may be a...

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New dining hub: Bangsar South

Previously known as good ol’ Kampung Kerinchi, this residential area bordering KL and Petaling Jaya has since classed up and is home to massive condominiums, mixed development projects, with even...

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Mars chocolate bar recall and famous precedents

The international recall of millions of Dutch-made chocolate bars by US chocolate giant Mars on Tuesday is just the latest high-profile case of a major food brand being pulled due to a health...

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